Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management (Wealth Management)

Benefits of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management (Wealth Management)

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Business Management (BABM) specialising in Wealth Management will be particularly attractive to students who intend to embark on a career in the financial planning and wealth management sector and/or who have a keen interest in investments and wealth management. The course will also give students solid grounding for them to gain their professional accreditations and certifications required to become wealth managers in their countries.

Students completing this programme will hold a qualification that will enhance their career development in the field in which they are currently working. Those choosing the programme as initial career preparation would be in a position to seek employment where knowledge of essential investment and wealth management principles in addition to practical experience would be a significant strength in terms of CV building. Additionally, students with diploma and advanced diploma status have great opportunities for fast-track career development.

Graduates of the programme could potentially work in a wide scope of occupations within the financial planning and wealth management industry. The modules secure a solid base for students in the specialised areas identified and make them attractive in terms of competitive recruitment. Further, the programme itself is robust to provide a solid foundation for further academic study for students who are interested in pursuing higher level studies.

Learning Outcomes

The BABM specializing in Wealth Management aims to develop and groom students in strategic thinking and analytical abilities which are essential qualities of contemporary managers and executives. Students will acquire cutting-edge business knowledge important for keeping business abreast of time. Students will gain knowledge in formulating business strategies and plans through practical modules and through modern and relevant assessment methods including examinations, individual assignments, group assignments and group presentations.

Course Design & Content

• BUSI0009 Business Strategy

  The course seeks to consolidate, develop and integrate students' learning during the entire undergraduate business programme. It aims to provide students with holistic understanding of the strategic and general management issues which confront business managers, to develop a creative yet systematic approach to business decision making, and to provide the basis for continuing self development and professional development, by encouraging analytical and critical communication skills.

  
  

• BUSI1334 Career Management

  This course arises from the recognition that graduating students need to be equipped with vocational and personal skills to heighten their potential employability. Employability relates to the capability of individuals to gain suitable employment and to the capacity of individuals to be productive contributors in the workplace. Employability thus results in the personal and economic well-being of the individual.

  
  

• BUSI1323 Leadership

  This course introduces students to traditional and modern concepts of leadership, and focuses on skill and knowledge development and organizational operations, effectiveness and competition. The course will help students to understand the differences between management and leadership, and why some managers fail to lead and motivate employees. The course will also focus on the link between leadership and competition in a global context.

  
  

• Issues in Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  This course aims to expose students to the personal financial planning environment and process. The environment covers the regulatory framework within which financial planners operate as well as their responsibilities and fiduciary duties.

  
  

• ERCBA 211 Investment And Financial Management

  This is an introductory course to wealth and investment management and personal finance. Students will learn the tools of, and how to plan their finances and how to set and achieve financial goals. This course explores the strategies, processes and functions for personal wealth management.

  
  

• Leadership

  Participants will be provided with a systematic study of how individuals and groups behave within an organizational setting and the impact of leadership on this behavior.

  
  

• BUSI0011 Dissertation, Thematic Study, Management Report

  The research project is a key element of the degree. It is the point where knowledge and understanding acquired though the earlier taught courses is synthesized and applied to a substantial management problem. Students reaching this level of study will have successfully completed the taught unit concerned with research methods and design.

  
  

Delivery Mode

This programme is available on both full-time & part-time mode. The course consists of 7 modules and can be completed in 12 months.

Availability

February / June / September

Assessment

Coursework and examinations will be used to access the learning outcomes of individual courses. The assessment strategy for a course is set out in the course specification.

Entry Requirements

• ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent;
• Local Polytechnic Diploma graduate;
• Min. C6 in English at GCE 'O' levels or regional equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Polytechnic graduates from non-business faculties may be required to undertake some bridging modules.
• Matured candidates may be granted entry into the programme on a case-by-case basis as determined by the University.
• All applications are subjected to the University's approval.

Course Fees

Local Students | International Students

Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.

All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore Dollars.

Please note that the tuition fees and/or other course fees may vary over time due to ERCI’s promotions. We will try our best to update the tuition fees and any other course fees on this website in a timely manner. Our programme executives would be pleased to provide you with the most updated price list. Please seek advise from our programme executives for alternative mode of payment.

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